4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring the Network4-22 59235-03 AS Embedded GUI (Graphical User Interface) — allows users to point abrowser at the switch and use the QuickTools web applet. GUI Mgmt — allows out-of-band management of the switch from the switchmanagement application (GUI). If disabled, the switch can not be specifiedas the entry switch for a fabric in the GUI, but can still be managed throughan in-band connection. Telnet (Command line interface) — allows users to manage the switchthrough a Telnet command line interface session. Disabling Telnet access tothe switch is not recommended. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) — allows management ofthe switch through third-party applications that use SNMP. NTP (Network Time Protocol) — allows the switch to obtain its time and datesettings from an NTP server. Configuring all of your switches and yourworkstations to utilize NTP will keep their date/time settings in sync and willprevent difficulties with SSL certificates and event logs. CIM (Common Interface Model) — allows management of the switchthrough third-party applications that use CIM. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) — allows file transfers to the switch via FTP.FTP is required for out-of-band firmware uploads which will complete fasterthan in-band Firmware uploads. Management Server — allows management of the switch through third-partyapplications that use GS-3 Management Server. Call Home — allows users to configure their switches to send alerts andevents to pagers, and Email. Users can configure the type of events andwhere the alerts are sent.Configuring the NetworkNetwork configuration includes the following elements: Network IP Configuration IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Network DNS (Domain Name Service) Configuration
